Distributed control system for robotic cells and intelligent building automation using agents

Abstract

In the paper, the authors propose a control system that merges building automation with robotic cells control field, using a network infrastructure based on original multifunctional controllers and software agents. Also, a modified communication protocol is defined. Proposed control system allows to be used in many practical applications. It is a good choice when simplicity is required, modularity and a reduced time between design and implementation phases.